What makes a diesel engine different to a regular gas engine, and is one better than the other?

Any certified gearhead knows that diesel engines do not use spark plugs. But why not? If power in an engine is created by combustion or explosion of flammable liquids, won't a spark plug in a diesel ...

Every car engine has quite a few details, ranging from cylinder count to compression ratios. How does changing the compression ratio affect the engine?

Scientists are exploring a surprisingly simple way to clean up diesel engines: adding tiny droplets of water to the fuel. During combustion, the water rapidly vaporizes, triggering micro-explosions ...

Diesel engines lack the spark of gas engines, both literally and figuratively. They don't need a spark plug since they ignite the fuel using only compression, but also lack the 'je ne sais quoi' that ...

The other two engine options include a 1.2-litre NA prior with 82 hp and 115 nm, paired only with a manual gearbox. There’s also a 1.0-litre turbo petrol with 118 hp and 172 nm torque, gearbox options ...

If you've spent any time with diesel truck buffs, chances are you may have heard some of them boast about the Power Stroke. But did you ever ask yourself what exactly the Power Stroke really is? Well, ...

CON/AGG, John Deere Power Systems debuted the latest additions to its Next Generation Engine (NGE) range, where they formed the cornerstone of a versatile lineup designed to meet the industry’s ...

The HX8 sits just below the top-spec HX10 in the Venue range. Hyundai has not revised the equipment list for this trim.